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82% of People Can't Name All of These Muppets. Can You?

Andrew Katz

Image: Kermit pic: BBC via YouTube

About This Quiz

Do you remember the Muppets from way back when? Did you watch them as a child or did you not catch them until you had kids of your own. If at least part of your day was spent watching the Muppets, and if you've kept up with their many specials and Sesame Street spin-offs, then this might just be the quiz for you.

There are more than 3,000 muppet characters! Yup, that's right... more than 3,000. This quiz has fifty of the more popular Muppets, but you're still going to need some pretty strong Muppet knowledge to ace this one. The good news is that we're going to show you pictures of the Muppets we want you to identify, so that should make thing easier. Still, you'll never make it if you don't know your stuff. After all, you could probably easily pick Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Bert and Ernie out of a crowd, but not all of them are going be a piece of cake.

So, if you think you know the majority of the Muppets - nah, we don't mean all 3,000 of them - click begin on this quiz to find out how much you really know.

Youtube

The theater is our favorite place to heckle. Who are we?

Roosevelt and Franklin

Statler and Waldorf

Bert and Ernie

Count von Count

Statler and Waldorf were designed by Bonnie Erickson. She started with The Henson Company as a freelance costume designer on 1970s, with The Frog Prince, and stayed through the end of October, 1976, after which she formed her own design group and was responsible for creating characters for national sports teams, commercials, and television. One of her creations is the Philly Phanatic.

YouTube

I'm not the funniest Muppet in the bunch. Who am I?

Robin

Beauregard

Fozzie Bear

Ghost of Christmas Present

Fozzie Bear's name seems to be a play on that of his first main performer, Frank Oz. But it's actually meant as a tribute to the designer of Fozzie's electro-mechanical ears (and other electro-mechanical devices used to operate the Muppets), Faz Fazakas.

Youtube

What Muppet has a hooked nose?

Rizzo the Rat

The Great Gonzo

Roosevelt Franklin

Rowlf

Also known as Gonzo the Great, The Great Gonzo is the Muppet Theater's resident daredevil. He is performed by Dave Goelz, a Muppet-maker-turned-Muppeteer. Gonzo (as Gonzo the Great) wrote a memoir called "'The' Is My Middle Name," but couldn't find a publisher.

Youtube

I'm Bunsen's assistant. What is my name?

Bert and Ernie

Dr. Julius Strangepork

Beaker

Marjory The Trash Heap

Beaker took up a lot of screen-time, if not a lot of screen space, in 1980's "Mac Davis" episode of The Muppet Show. Beaker's boss introduced a new copying machine, which ended up duplicating Beaker many times over. Beakers showed up in segments featuring Fozzie Bear, the Swedish Chef, and the Electric Mayhem. They even showed up in the balcony belonging to Statler and Waldorf.

Youtube

I could cook for IKEA. Who am I?

Uncle Deadly

Captain Link Hogthrob

Swedish Chef

Beaker

The Swedish Chef had his own cereal line from Post. It was called "Cröonchy Stars," pronounced with a mock-Swedish accent.

YouTube

I'm all about a vivid color. Who am I?

Gobo

Dr. Julius Strangepork

Red Fraggle

The Newsman

Red is one of the fraggles of Fraggle Rock. In 1981, after working on both "Sesame Street" and "The Muppet Show," Karen Prell was cast as Red's puppeteer.

YouTube

Do purple and green match? Which Muppet am I?

Mahna Mahna

Captain Link Hogthrob

Sweetums

Count von Count

Mahna Mahna is most famous for performing the song, "Mahna Mahna," backed up by the pink Snowths. The opening and closing of the Snowths' round mouths reflected the same movement of Mahna Mahna's same-shaped eyes.

The Movie DB

Science is my game. What is my name?

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew

Robin

Swedish Chef

Dr. Julius Strangepork

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew hosted the "Muppet Labs" segments on "The Muppet Show" and has appeared in practically every Muppet movie since. He is performed by Dave Goelz.

The Jim Henson Company via YouTube

I live with my mom, and my mom lives with me. Who are we?

Sam the Eagle

Sir Didymus

Alice and Emmet Otter

Grover

Alice and her son Emmet Otter were the stars of "Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas Special", which was about the two of them struggling to make by in the absense of Emmett's father.

Youtube

Compost is good for the environment. What Muppet character am I?

Marjory The Trash Heap

Crazy Harry

Big Bird

Dr. Teeth

Marjory is the trash heap who knows all -- at least, in the world of "Fraggle Rock." She was performed by Jerry Nelson.

YouTube

Kermit is my true love. Who am I?

Mr. Snuffleupagus

Count von Count

Miss Piggy

Oscar the Grouch

In August, 1988, Miss Piggy accompanied Jim Henson to Moscow to tape segments for Chris Cerf and Marlo Thomas' "Free to Be a Family," a live show that aired on December 13 of that year and encouraged glasnost between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Almost a year later, the Berlin Wall came down -- no piggy karate chop necessary.

YouTube

Miss Piggy is my lady love. What Muppet am I?

Kermit the Frog

Mahna Mahna

Miss Piggy

Red

When they appeared on talk shows during the late '80s, Jim Henson carried a repair kit with him in case he needed to fix Kermit the Frog. The kit was a black gym bag with Kermit fleece, eyeballs, sewing equipment and a microphone inside.

Youtube

Kerpow is my favorite noise. Who am I?

Crazy Harry

Swedish Chef

Cotterpin Doozer

Statler and Waldorf

Crazy Harry, the pyrotechnic "expert" from "The Muppet Show," debuted in 1974. He was performed by Jerry Nelson.

Youtube

I'm named after a US president. What's my name?

Rowlf

Roosevelt Franklin

Uncle Deadly

Fozzie Bear

Roosevelt Franklin was one of the original Muppets of "Sesame Street." He was designed by Jim Henson, built by Carolyn Wilcox, and voiced by Matt Robinson -- the first Gordon on "Sesame Street."

Youtube

It's all about the suit. What's my name?

Roosevelt Franklin

Swedish Chef

Zoot

Sam the Eagle

Zoot plays saxophone in the Electric Mayhem and "played" the final "note" of the theme song to "The Muppet Show" each week. He is performed by Dave Goelz.

YouTube

I'm one of the biggest and brightest Muppet stars of all. Who am I?

Big Bird

Mahna Mahna

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew

Rizzo the Rat

Big Bird stands 8-foot, 2-inch tall and is made up of 4,000 turkey feathers, dyed varying shades of yellow. His head appeared on the November 23, 1970, cover of "Time" magazine.

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Big Bird is my BFF. Can you identify me?

Mr. Snuffleupagus

Fozzie Bear

Cookie Monster

Oscar the Grouch

Snuffleupagus is the hairy, elephant-like creature who is Big Bird's best friend. He debuted in 1971 and has been performed by Jerry Nelson, Michael Earl and Martin P. Robinson.

Youtube

Exploring is my favorite thing to do. Which Muppet am I?

Camilla the Chicken

Red Fraggle

Sam the Eagle

Gobo Fraggle

Gobo is the main Fraggle of HBO's "Fraggle Rock," aspiring to be an explorer like his uncle, Uncle Traveling Matt. Gobo was performed by Jerry Nelson.

Youtube

I'm a wild and crazy guy. What is my name?

Sweetums

Cookie Monster

Uncle Deadly

Animal

Animal appeared on "The Merv Griffin Show" #3224 ("Merv Griffin Salutes the Muppets") to help promote the third Muppet movie, 1984's "The Muppets Take Manhattan." The movie was the solo feature directing debut of Animal's performer, Frank Oz.

Youtube

I sing like there's no tomorrow. What is my name?

Janice

Rowlf

Beaker

Johnny Fiama

Johnny Fiama is a Sinatra-like crooner who first appeared in 1996 in an episode of "Muppets Tonight." He was performed by Bill Barretta.

Youtube

I don't have an actual name, but I do have a title. What Muppets character am I?

Bobo the Bear

The Newsman

Pepe the King Prawn

Dr. Bunsen Honeydew

The Newsman anchors the Muppet News Flash, a recurring part of "The Muppet Show." He got his start in 1976 and was performed by the original Muppeteer, Jim Henson.

YouTube

My home is a can... literally. Which iconic Muppet am I?

Mahna Mahna

Cotterpin Doozer

Beaker

Oscar the Grouch

Oscar the Grouch was named for the New York restaurant, Oscar's Salt of the Sea, which, being on Third Avenue, around the corner from Jim Henson's office on East 67th Street, was an oft-frequented lunch spot for Henson and his colleagues. The restaurant's paper placemats were great places to design new Muppets.

Youtube

Can you see my pearly whites? What is my name?

Zoot

Dr. Teeth

Miss Piggy

The Great Gonzo

Dr. Teeth was the first Muppet representative of the cast of "The Muppet Show," as Kermit had a small role in the pilot. When Jim Henson went on "The Tonight Show" to promote it, he brought Dr. Teeth along.

YouTube

I've got a headache. What is my name?

Oscar the Grouch

Clifford

Dr. Teeth

Don Music

Don Music premiered on "Sesame Street" in 1974. He was the composer whose signature expression of frustration was banging his head on his piano.

Youtube

I'm a space guy. What is my name?

Captain Link Hogthrob

Bert and Ernie

Mahna Mahna

Sweetums

Link Hogthrob is the smug captain of the Swinetrek ship in "Pigs in Space." He was originally performed by Jim Henson.

Youtube

Bawk, bawk. Do you know who I am?

Zoot

Skeeter

Camilla the Chicken

Roosevelt Franklin

Camilla is Gonzo's chicken girlfriend. She is distinguishable from the other Muppet chickens by her blue eyes.

Youtube

Catch me in December. Who am I?

Bert and Ernie

Crazy Harry

Ghost of Christmas Present

Dr. Julius Strangepork

This ghost appears in 1992's "The Muppet Christmas Carol." It is voiced by Jerry Nelson.

Youtube

I look a lot like Kermit. Can you name me?

Fozzie Bear

Dr. Teeth

Oscar the Grouch

Robin

Robin the Frog first appeared in 1971's "The Frog Prince," voiced by Jerry Nelson. It wasn't until he appeared on The Muppet Show that he was established as Kermit's nephew.

Youtube

I'm an old scientist. What is my name?

Lew Zealand

Skeeter

Dr. Julius Strangepork

Annie Sue Pig

Dr. Julius Strangepork was one of the cast members of the recurring "Pigs in Space" segment on "The Muppet Show." He has been voiced by Jerry Nelson and Matt Vogel.

Youtube

I've got a different kind of boomerang. Who am I?

Bert and Ernie

Rizzo the Rat

Cookie Monster

Lew Zealand

Lew Zealand and his boomerang fish act first appeared on "The Muppet Show" in 1978. He has been performed by Jerry Nelson and Matt Vogel.

Youtube

Maybe I do go in the woods. Do you know who I am?

Dr. Teeth

Bobo the Bear

Crazy Harry

Walter

Although the puppet was used before, Bobo the Bear became a character in the '90s TV show, "Muppets Tonight." He was originally performed by Bill Barretta.

Youtube

I played the organ at Miss Piggy's wedding. What is my name?

Mr. Snuffleupagus

Uncle Deadly

Ghost of Christmas Present

Animal

Uncle Deadly first appeared alongside Vincent Price on "The Muppet Show." He was originally voiced by Jerry Nelson.

Youtube

Please, refer to me in the formal sense. Do you know who I am?

Sir Didymus

Kermit the Frog

Fozzie Bear

Rowlf

Sir Didymus, a fox-terrier knight, rides his canine steed Ambrosius while defending the bridge over the Bog of Eternal Stench. He appeared in 1986's "Labyrinth."

Youtube

In theory, you could skewer me. What is my name?

Sweetums

Pepe the King Prawn

Captain Link Hogthrob

Cotterpin Doozer

Pepe the King Prawn's full name is Pepino Rodrigo Serrano Gonzales. He first appeared in 1996's "Muppets Tonight," performed by Bill Barretta.

YouTube

People once fought over me at Christmas. Which Muppet am I?

Lew Zealand

Swedish Chef

Ghost of Christmas Present

Elmo

Kevin Clash is probably Elmo's best-known performer, being featured in the 2011 feature, "Being Elmo," but he wasn't the first. The Muppet who would become known as Elmo was performed by Brian Muehl and Richard Hunt before Clash gave him his distinctive voice. Elmo is currently performed by Ryan Dillon.

Youtube

Dude, like my dreads? What Muppet am I?

Miss Piggy

Sweetums

Oscar the Grouch

Clifford

Clifford hosted "Muppets Tonight," but he actually debuted in 1989's "The Jim Henson Hour," as the bass player in the "house" band. He was performed by Kevin Clash.

Youtube

I'm a girl, but my name is unusual. Who am I?

Cotterpin Doozer

Lew Zealand

Fozzie Bear

Elmo

Cotterpin made her debut on HBO's "Fraggle Rock." She was mainly performed by Kathryn Mullen.

YouTube

I work at the theater. What is my name?

Rizzo the Rat

Scooter

Robin

Zoot

Scooter's originating performer was Richard Hunt. After Hunt's death in 1991, Scooter was retired for a while. It wasn't until 2008 that Scooter gained a new regular performer in David Rudman.

YouTube

I'm a "cute, furry little monster." What is my name?

Janice

Grover

Roosevelt Franklin

Animal

Grover, a staple of "Sesame Street," has appeared in other Muppet-related television. At the end of 1985-6's "The Muppets - A Celebration of 30 Years," set at a black-tie ballroom gala honoring Kermit the Frog, Grover has the honor of presenting Jim Henson with the bill.

YouTube

Even a rodent can be a Muppet. What is my name?

Gobo

Statler and Waldorf

Rizzo the Rat

Grover

Rizzo debuted on the fourth season of "The Muppet Show" and was performed by Steve Whitmire. His name was inspired by Dustin Hoffman's character from "Midnight Cowboy," Ratso Rizzo.

Youtube

I'm a high-flying Muppet. What is my name?

Sam Eagle

The Great Gonzo

Statler and Waldorf

Mahna Mahna

Sam Eagle first appeared in the pilot presentation of "The Muppet Show." He was performed by Frank Oz.

Youtube

I have floppy ears. Do you know who I am?

Grover

Animal

Mr. Snuffleupagus

Rowlf

Rowlf is one of the oldest Muppets. He started in a series of 1962 commercials for Purina Dog Chow and went on to be the sidekick of the namesake of "The Jimmy Dean Show."

Youtube

Am I related to Miss Piggy? Do you know who I am?

Pepe the King Prawn

Robin

Annie Sue Pig

Beaker

Annie Sue debuted on "The Muppet Show" in 1978 as a new singing pig -- which upset Miss Piggy to no end. She was performed by Louise Gold.

YouTube

My favorite food is chocolate chip. What is my name?

Statler and Waldorf

Cookie Monster

Janice

Bobo the Bear

Cookie Monster began as a purple monster with teeth called the Wheel Stealer, in a test commercial for General Foods' wheel-shaped snacks in 1966. A green version of the Muppet appeared on The Ed Sullivan show and consumed a blinking machine. Finally, the fur changed to blue and the teeth were dropped, creating the lovable Sesame Street character we know today. OHM-NOM-NOM-NOM!

Youtube

A-one, a-two, a-three... Can you identify me?

The Great Gonzo

Grover

Sweetums

Count von Count

Count von Count debuted in 1972's season four premiere of "Sesame Street." He was originally performed by Jerry Nelson and has been performed by Matt Vogel since 2013.

YouTube

Do you know who we are?

Bert and Ernie

Dr. Teeth

Cookie Monster

Statler and Waldorf

Bert and Ernie, best friends, live in the basement apartment at 123 Sesame Street. They were originally performed by two of the biggest Muppeteers, Frank Oz and Jim Henson.

Youtube

My name is not exactly fitting. What is it?

Mr. Snuffleupagus

Red

Sweetums

Animal

Sweetums debuted with Robin the Frog in 1971's "The Frog Prince" -- as an ogre. He went on to be a regular part of "The Muppet Show" during its second season.

Youtube

I play lead guitar in a band. Do you know who I am?

Janice

Zoot

Marjory The Trash Heap

Mr. Snuffleupagus

Despite being together for more than forty years, Janice and the rest of the Electric Mayhem performed live for the first time at the 2016 Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco. They played five songs, including their hit, "Can You Picture That?" from 1979's "The Muppet Movie." In an early showing of feminism, Janice is the Mayhem's lead guitar player.

The Jim Henson Company Via YouTube

I'm outta this world. Who am I?

Beaker

Mahna Mahna

Elmo

Sclrapp Flyapp

A short Henson reworked many times, "Sclrapp Flyapp" features an alien that blows bmoke at anyone that doesn't say "sclrapp flyapp".

Youtube

I'm Gary's younger brother. What is my name?

Cotterpin Doozer

Kermit the Frog

Walter

Captain Link Hogthrob

Walter was created for 2011's "The Muppets." He is voiced by Peter Linz.

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